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Vance's Darifree Fake Milk


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debbiewil Rookie

Our local co-op does not require you to be a member to shop there, but I understand some do. I'd call first and check before making a trip. With ours, membership gets you a discount on certain days, and a little more "validity" in input - when a member asks them to carry specific items, they are more likely to jump on it and get them in, knowing that the person shops there regularly. Also, I can order special things through the co-op, like if I wanted a case of Vance's Darifree and ordered it through the co-op, if they give any "business" or quantity discounts, I would get that. Also split the cost of shipping with any order that the co-op was placing, instead of having to pay all the shipping myself. And our co-op works with the local farmers, so again if I want something special in quantity, I can ask and the co-op might be able to get a better price than if I just tried to buy it myself. I think the co-op is a good idea, and try to support it by being a member. If it wasn't local though, I probably wouldn't join. Just purchase occassionally when I was in the area.

Debbie


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debmidge Rising Star

what does this Dairy Free Taste like? I have one but haven't gotten up the nerve to make it up.

VydorScope Proficient
what does this Dairy Free Taste like? I have one but haven't gotten up the nerve to make it up.

Ppl tell me it tastes just like milk, and I want to try ti.. so send me yours if your not gonna try it. :D :D :D

jerseyangel Proficient

Debmidge--I don't think it tastes exactly like milk--but I like it very much. It (to my taste) is a bit sweeter than milk. The thickness (texture) is more like regular whole milk. It is great for things that you don't mind adding a little bit of sweetness to. Sometimes I use it dry--like a non-dairy creamer in my hot tea. It makes it nice and creamy--lots better than the thinner rice and almond milks. It also makes great cocoa, and I think it would be good on cereals. I don't use it in my mashed potatoes, though. Mix it up and I think you'll be pleased! :)

VydorScope Proficient

Anyone wanna donate some to me? :D

jerseyangel Proficient

I've got 2 in my pantry--I'll be happy to send you one (seriously). :)

VydorScope Proficient
I've got 2 in my pantry--I'll be happy to send you one (seriously). :)

Well Im calling you bluff LOL I just PMd you my address. Thanks a zillion and a half!!! :D


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Kasey'sMom Enthusiast

That's so nice of you! :D

My dd likes it on her cereal. It's also good in blended, iced coffee recipes. I also use Vance's for my soups such as potato, cream of broccoli, gluten-free cream of mushroom etc. I also like it as a cream base for pasta dishes. I can use the powder with oil, vinegar, and spices to make creamy vinegrette dressings. Here recently I used the powder with mustard etc. to make a dressing for potato salad. My dd can't have mayo and the salad was awesome. :)

jerseyangel Proficient
Well Im calling you bluff LOL I just PMd you my address. Thanks a zillion and a half!!! :D

It's on the way!! Let me know when you get it :)

jenvan Collaborator

so it this stuff really really good? and kasey's mom--does the ice cream with it taste pretty good? am debating about getting some...would have to order online $$

jerseyangel Proficient
so it this stuff really really good? and kasey's mom--does the ice cream with it taste pretty good? am debating about getting some...would have to order online $$

It was a godsend for me only because I can't tolerate soy or rice milks. I can do almond milk, but because of the nutty taste, it's not suited to certain things. Not that I was a milk drinker to begin with! It is just perfect for me for the times I need a creamy ingredient. Now, if they would just carry it in more stores....

ebrbetty Rising Star

is it high calorie, high fat?

jerseyangel Proficient
is it high calorie, high fat?

Per serving=70 calories and 0 fat. :)

Kasey'sMom Enthusiast

My dd is allergic to soy milk and almond milk. I'm not a milk drinker but my dd will drink Vance's by the glass. I can even dilute it some and she enjoys it. I really like being able to control the consitancy of the milk. We do coconut milk, rice milk and Vance's. I use them all and rotate them as I need.

I haven't got to try to the Vance's ice cream recipes yet because I'm almost out. I hope to try it this weekend. I'll be sure to post how it goes! :D

Miss Roben's has a ice cream mix that uses Vance's that you might want to check out. I prefer to use organic ingredients when at all possible so I'll probably just make my own. :)

jerseyangel Proficient

Kasey's mom--I will be looking forward to see how the ice cream recipe goes--it's been a long time since I've had ice cream (sorbets are good, but not the same). I see you use it for soups--I am thinking I can use it then for scalloped potatoes--very possibly tonight w/chicken! Thanks again for all of your good ideas :)

VydorScope Proficient

THANKS!!

YOUR AWSOME!!!

(just checked door, not here yet ...)

debmidge Rising Star

Additional Questions:

1) After I make it, I store in refrigerator - how long does it last?

2) It is best tasting right after it's made?

3) Does anyone get any gut reactions (non celiac reactions) from it?

Cheri A Contributor

I agree w/Patti ~ my daughter doesn't really care for it to drink straight, but loves it in things. It definitely is sweeter than milk. I usually make a cup w/the creamer recipe (1c. hot water to 1/3c DF) every morning. Use most of it to make a smoothie for her and then use whatever is left in my coffee or hot chocolate.

I also bake w/it. Our new favorite bread recipe has it in it and last night I made some cupcakes w/it too.

VydorScope Proficient
Additional Questions:

1) After I make it, I store in refrigerator - how long does it last?

2) It is best tasting right after it's made?

3) Does anyone get any gut reactions (non celiac reactions) from it?

Acording to thier web site, it lasts 1 year unmade, and 1 week made.

debmidge Rising Star

ooooops I've had it unopened for about a year....

VydorScope Proficient
ooooops I've had it unopened for about a year....

Drink fast :D

jenvan Collaborator

Patti--You rock for sending that to Vincent :)

VydorScope Proficient
Patti--You rock for sending that to Vincent :)

YEA! SHE REALY IS A JESERY ANGLE!!!! I grew up in Toms River, and was born in Pt Pleasent Hosptial, so use Jeresyiets have to stick together :D (BTW Just looked its not here yet...less tornado got it)

VydorScope Proficient

THE DIARY FREE STUFF IS HERE!!!!!! CANT WIAT TO TRY IT IN SOMETHING. MIGHT TURN ON THE A/C SO I CAN HAVE HOT COCOA LOL!!! :lol:

jerseyangel Proficient
THE DIARY FREE STUFF IS HERE!!!!!! CANT WIAT TO TRY IT IN SOMETHING. MIGHT TURN ON THE A/C SO I CAN HAVE HOT COCOA LOL!!! :lol:

Wow--that got there fast!! Well, it turned out perfect because today's your birthday--another present :D ! Hope you enjoy it--do make the cocoa--I do it with pure cocoa powder, sugar and the milk. It's so good. If you make up a pitcher-full, be sure to mix very well--use the hot water method on the label--it tends to want to clump on the bottom. Have fun--enjoy the rest of your day, and let me know how it goes! :)

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